Loss of entitlement

Make sure you understand the rules and your obligations as a job-seeker. If you break the rules or fail to comply with them, you run the risk of losing your right to benefit payments for a period of time. This will happen, for example, in the following cases.

If you refuse to take part in remedial measures (courses, etc.).

If you go abroad without telling the Vinnumálastofnun in advance.

If you are pursuing a course of studies.

If you do not meet the attendance requirements in remedial measures.

If you yourself decide to resign (leave your job).

If you cannot be contacted.

See www.vinnumalastofnun.is under the section on Unemployment benefit – Waiting periods and penalties.